The Mousetrap, which celebrates its 70th anniversary on Friday, will open on Broadway for the first time the following year.
On November 25, 1952, Agatha Christie’s whodunit premiered in London’s West End, where the author initially anticipated it would run for only eight months.
Since then, however, it has become a West End staple, having been performed nearly 29,000 times and viewed by 10 million people.
It has already been performed in the United States, but never in New York.
The transition to Broadway occurs after the play’s reputation was boosted by the recent murder mystery film See How They Run.
A star-studded cast, including Saoirse Ronan, Ruth Wilson, Adrien Brody, David Oyelowo, and Sam Rockwell, stars in the 1953 film, which is set against the 100th performance of the show.
The Broadway cast of the play is expected to include well-known actors, although they have not yet been announced.
Given Christie’s continued popularity, its creators believe now is a suitable time to debut in New York.
Co-producer Kevin McCollum was “thrilled” by the news, adding that he was “thrilled for the enormous Christie following in North America and for the New York acting company who will join the renowned ranks of The Mousetrap alumni.”
The venue and schedule for the Broadway run have not yet been disclosed.
On Friday, there will also be a special matinee performance in London for those who have already worked on or been involved with the show.
Commemorating its 70th anniversary, a touring production of The Mousetrap began in September and will visit over 70 sites in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
